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The tuition fees for Indian students at SIM University range from INR 4 Lakhs to INR 21 Lakhs. The average accommodation expense in Singapore is INR 2.3 Lakhs, and the average meals expense is INR 1.4 Lakhs. 

The tuition fees for the first year of the following courses in (INR) are:
Bachelor of Finance (Minor) - INR 9.17 Lakhs

Bachelor of Accountancy- INR 9.78 Lakhs

Master of Social Work- INR 20.72 Lakhs

Master of Community Leadership and Social Development- INR 20.72 Lakhs

Doctor of Philosophy- INR 3.92 Lakhs

Master of Human Capital Management- INR 20.72 Lakhs

The following documents may be required by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) and SIM University:

• Passport
• Original copy of In-Principle Approval (IPA)
• Disembarkation/Embarkation Card
• Four passport size color photographs
• Residential address and contact details in Singapore
• Personal information involving a list of previously resided countries, academic records, employment records, and financial support
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
• Offer letter from SIM University
• Bank statements and other financial documents

For the Certificate in English Language (CEL) program, the required scores are as follows:
For the Pre-Intermediate (Level 3) CEL program, the IELTS score required is 3.5 - 4, the TOEFL score required is 32-40, and the PTE Academic score required is 29-36.
For the Intermediate (Level 4) CEL program, the IELTS score required is 4.5, the TOEFL score required is 45, and the PTE Academic score required is 30-52.
For the Upper-Intermediate (Level 5) CEL program, the IELTS score required is 5.5, the TOEFL score required is 52, and the PTE Academic score required is 36

To be eligible for the SIM Global Education Undergraduate Scholarship, outstanding local and international students pursuing bachelor’s degree programmes at SIM Global Education (SIM GE) can apply for the scholarship through one of the following categories: Academic Excellence and Leadership, Sports and Artistic Talent. You should have outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level, Local Polytechnic Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications. There is no bond attached. Application can be submitted in either March or September. 

Well, its neither too expensive nor too cheap to study at the university. You have to pay on average, around INR 30 L per year, which if you compare to the colleges and universities in countries that are more popular among Indian students, is a lot more affordable. The fees for some popular courses at the university are listed below:

Yes, there are many students from other countries studying at SIM University. According to the SIM University's official website, around 30% of the university's full and part-time students are international students from over 40 countries. The university has also partnered with reputable universities from Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States to provide a post-secondary level of education for international students, which attracts a diverse student population.

There are various part-time job options available for Indian students at SIM University in Singapore. Some of the popular sectors include working on-campus in the cafeteria, computer centers, library, or student union,  Internships related to the course of study,  Graphic designing and programming, waiting staff or cashier in restaurants and cafes,  Supermarkets. You can also go for freelancing and voluntary Work. However, international students on a Student Pass in Singapore are eligible to work part-time for about 16 hours a week during term and for unlimited hours during vacation.

The most preferred course by Indian students at SIM University is the MIM (Master of Information Management) program.

The MIM programme at SIM University is popular among Indian students, with 14 to 21 Lacs INR in tuition fees and a duration of 7 weeks to 2 years. Other popular programs at SIM University include the MEng (Master of Engineering) and BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) programs, with tuition fees ranging from 4 to 10 Lacs INR and durations of 18 to 24 months and 4 years, respectively.

The ranking of the Sim University are as follows: 

• SIM University, also known as the Singapore Institute of Management, is ranked #301-350 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
• It has also been ranked #769 globally and #120 in Asia according to the US News & World Report.
• The university is ranked #351 out of 500 in the world for the International Business stream. 

According to the SIM University's official website, the average tuition fees range from S$10,000 to S$23,000 per year for undergraduate programs. An international student in Singapore spends an average of about $750 to $2,000 a month on living expenses. The University's website provides a guide to basic cost of living, which includes the following estimates:
Rent in a flat (twin-sharing room): $900
Food (canteen on campus & occasional restaurant meals): $450-$600
Transport (bus & train trips & occasional taxi rides): $150-$200
Assorted expenses (bargain shopping, movies, night out): $350-$500

The manageability of working a part-time job while studying at Sim University depends on the specific school at the university such as UOL. One way to find part time jobs is to check the SIM Careers website which offers various job opportunities within the university. Another option is to search for part-time jobs on job search websites such as Indeed which has a specific section at SIM. Students can also check with their schools within SIM to see if there are any job opportunities available.